A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9560083 Details
Epoch: 449 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 108685638 epoch_slot_no: 80838 block_no: 9559906 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 73173 time: 2023-11-17 20:12:09 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd313b8d31823513fe4b6495aa1d9167e3e88fe8b6709493b3be966cbe194ce92Block Operator
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